Life Support System / Water Quality Technician

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Join the North Carolina Zoo’s Aquatics Team within the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The team monitors water quality and maintains life support equipment to ensure optimal aquatic environments for zoo animals.

The role involves troubleshooting complex systems, conducting water chemistry analyses, and performing preventive maintenance. A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot complex water treatment and aquatic life-support equipment.
• Experience with advanced water chemistry analysis and industry techniques.
• Knowledge of aquarium systems including chillers, UV and ozone units, reverse osmosis, pumps, motors and plumbing.
• Demonstrated laboratory experience with sampling, testing, data interpretation and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office for data entry, documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitors quality of aquatic life support systems daily.
• Provides preventative maintenance and repairs for life support systems.
• Maintains knowledge of water chiller systems, filtration systems, ozone systems, and water chemistry.
• Maintains safe and effective chemical laboratory activity.

Skills

Water treatment troubleshooting

Water chemistry analysis

Aquarium system knowledge

Laboratory data interpretation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people's lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

Join the North Carolina Zoo during an exciting period of growth as we prepare for the opening of Asia! The North Carolina Zoo is seeking to hire a dynamic, team and detail - oriented individual to join the Aquatics Team. The Aquatics Team is responsible for monitoring the water quality of animal areas and maintaining existing life support equipment. This individual will work closely with most animal sections in order to maintain optimal aquatic life support systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors quality of aquatic life support systems on a daily basis.
• Provides preventative maintenance and repairs for life support systems.
• Maintains working knowledge of water chiller systems, filtration systems, ozone systems, and water chemistry.
• Maintains safe and effective chemical laboratory activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot complex water treatment, filtration systems, and related aquatic life‑support equipment.
• Experience with advanced water chemistry analysis and proven knowledge of industry‑standard techniques.
• Understanding of aquarium systems including chillers, heat exchangers, UV and ozone units, reverse osmosis, fractionators, pumps, motors, and plumbing applications.
• Demonstrated laboratory experience and background as a Water Quality Technician, including sampling, testing, data interpretation, and parameter troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office for data entry, documentation, and reporting.

Recruitment Range

$41,206 - $56,660

Sign‑On Bonus

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED*** A sign‑on bonus of $1,000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy *Payout contingent on funding availability*

Work Schedule / Requirements

• Work schedule: rotating 7 days, 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule that involves working weekends, holidays and after regular work shifts.
• Job offer is contingent upon passing a pre‑employment screen conducted by assigned provider.
• This position is designated as Essential/Mandatory and is required to work adverse weather events and may be called to work special events.
• Required to participate in the zoo's occupational health program.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., have good physical agility, strength, vision, and hearing, and the ability to perform strenuous physical work in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with zoo staff and the public.

Location

4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, NC 27205

Minimum Education and Experience

High school or General Educational Development (G